Supreme_Judicial_Council_of_Pakistan

Supreme Judicial Council of Pakistan

Supreme Judicial Council of Pakistan

Superior judicial body in Pakistan


The Supreme Judicial Council of Pakistan is a judicial body of the superior judiciary of Pakistan, empowered under the Article 209 of the constitution of Pakistan, to hear cases of misconduct against judges.

Constitutional composition

The composition of the Council is set out in the constitution as:

Where the council is investigating a member of the council he is replaced by the next most senior judge.

Current composition

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Powers

No judge of any of the five High Courts or of the Supreme Court of Pakistan may be dismissed except by the President on the report of the Supreme Judicial Council. The Council may start proceedings against a judge either by its own initiative or by reference from the President of Pakistan.

If the Council concludes that the judge is guilty of misconduct and should be removed from office, it can recommend this to the President.

A judge of a court or tribunal subordinate to a High Court may be dismissed by the High Court concerned.

List of judges referenced to Supreme Judicial Council

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References

  1. "Islamabad High Court judge sacked for his remarks against ISI". The Hindu. October 12, 2018 via www.thehindu.com.
  2. Supreme, Court of Pakistan (22 March 2024). "IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN (Original Jurisdiction)" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  3. Iqbal, Nasir (December 27, 2018). "SJC to hear complaint of misconduct against LHC judge". DAWN.COM.
  4. Supreme Court Order. "IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN (Appellate Jurisdiction)" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-05-13.

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